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African Art Exhibition
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Explore the beauty of art, textiles, and cultural artifacts from Ghana in this special temporary exhibition in the Gothic Chamber of Philipse Manor Hall. Curated by the African Friends of the United States, access to this exhibit is included with museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Yonkers Waterfront Walking Tour
Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
(914) 965-4027
Why was Philipse Manor Hall built where it was? Why did the Munsee have a village in downtown Yonkers for thousands of years? How did the Yonkers waterfront change over time? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you explore the daylighted Saw Mill River and Yonkers' Hudson River waterfront. $6 for adults, $3 for seniors and students. Tickets include museum admission. To register, email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov or call 914-965-4027.
Registration: Required
African Art Exhibition
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Explore the beauty of art, textiles, and cultural artifacts from Ghana in this special temporary exhibition in the Gothic Chamber of Philipse Manor Hall. Curated by the African Friends of the United States, access to this exhibit is included with museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Historical Games
Saturday, October 19, 2024 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
How did people entertain themselves in the past? Join us indoors (outdoors, weather-permitting) at Philipse Manor Hall to try your hand at all kinds of historical games. Learn the history behind these games and then learn how to play Graces, Quoits, Nine Men's Morris, Shut the Box, Mancala, Graces, Ninepins, Captain's Mistress, and more! For children and adults. Free! No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration: Not required
African Art Exhibition
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Explore the beauty of art, textiles, and cultural artifacts from Ghana in this special temporary exhibition in the Gothic Chamber of Philipse Manor Hall. Curated by the African Friends of the United States, access to this exhibit is included with museum admission.
Registration: Not required
Family Movie: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Saturday, October 26, 2024 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
(914) 965-4027
Get spooky with the whole family! We're watching Disney's cartoon "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" in honor of Halloween in Westchester County! Forthose interested in the history, stay after the movie for historian commentary on Washington Irving's story by the same name and its Westchester connections. Registration is recommended, but not required. To register, email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov or call 914-965-4027. Refreshments provided by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall.
Registration: Required
Historian & A Movie: Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Saturday, October 26, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
(914) 965-4027
Celebrate the spooky season in Westchester County! Join us in-person in the Gothic Chamber as we watch Tim Burton's "Sleepy Hollow" (1999). Based on the Washington Irving tale by the same name, "Sleepy Hollow" is set in 1799 New York where young police constable Ichabod Crane investigates a series of murders in the rural town of Sleepy Hollow. We'll hear from Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site manager Michael Lord with commentary on what is and isn't accurate to Irving's story, the Hudson Valley's Dutch heritage, and the history of late 18th century New York. "Sleepy Hollow" is rated R and is not recommended for young audiences. Registration is recommended, but not required. To register, email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov or call 914-965-4027. Refreshments provided by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall.
Registration: Required
African Art Exhibition
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Explore the beauty of art, textiles, and cultural artifacts from Ghana in this special temporary exhibition in the Gothic Chamber of Philipse Manor Hall. Curated by the African Friends of the United States, access to this exhibit is included with museum admission.
Registration: Not required
African Art Exhibition
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Explore the beauty of art, textiles, and cultural artifacts from Ghana in this special temporary exhibition in the Gothic Chamber of Philipse Manor Hall. Curated by the African Friends of the United States, access to this exhibit is included with museum admission.
Registration: Not required